a lot better. >> reporter: a few pals from his epic trip out west were there, too. daniel, who drove, and jason, the only one who could lift darius. >> people say, how long have you worked with darius and i told the crowd, what, two weeks ago, that i never worked with darius a day in my life. it's just living. >> not a great cook but i'm a good eater, so -- >> reporter: and as the group set about deep frying a turkey -- >> gobble. >> reporter: to celebrate and gift thanks, they counted their blessings. the things they have and for the things they've been able to give. >> i came a long way, you know, from when we first started this movie to now, you know? whoever knew that i would still be healthy? still living? oh, snap! every day i get older, i'm thankful for that. i go there things, you know? everybody does. but life ain't that hard. >> one fried turkey coming up. >> reporter: darius sees the good, no matter how rough the road. what do you hope people say about you when you're gone, darius? >> i definitely want people to see me as a strong person, no matter what i been through, all
